Denmark joins European Union’s defense pact Flashcards
____ Promote peace, values and the well-being of all citizens of EU , Establish an economic and monetary union whose currency is euro
European Union
is a group of 27 countries
(?) of these countries use EURO as their official currency
19
(?) EU members do not use the euro.
8
(Bulgaria,Croatia,Czech Republic,Denmark,Hungary,Poland, Romania,Sweden)
___ was founded to renounce part of their sovereignty by placing their coal and steel production in a common market, under it.
European Coal and Steel Community (ECSC)
* under Treaty of Paris (1951)
* by 6 countries called Six (Belgium, France, Germany, Italy, Luxembourg and the Netherlands)
* In 1952
___ is an international organisation with the original purpose of creating a specialist market for nuclear power in Europe, by developing nuclear energy and distributing it to its member states while selling the surplus to non-member states.
European Atomic Energy Community (EAEC or Euratom)
established by the Euratom Treaty (1957)
The Community’s initial aim was to bring about economic integration, including a common market and customs union, among its founding members (Six). Name it.
European Economic Community (EEC)
created by the Treaty of Rome (1957)
European Community (now composed only of EEC, EAEC, as ECSC already ceased in 2002) was ceased and its activities incorporated in EU. Name it
Lisbon Treaty-2007
___ in which an agreement was reached to merge the three communities (ECSC, EAEC, and EEC) under a single set of institutions, creating the European Communities (ECs).
Merger Treaty (1965, Brussels)
____ paved the way for the creation of open borders without passport controls between most member states of EU.
Schengen Agreement (1985)
____ enacted by the European Community that committed its member countries to a timetable for their economic merger and the establishment of a single European currency and common foreign and domestic policies.
Single European Act (1986)
Which treaty led to formation of European Union?
**The Maastricht Treaty-1992 (also called the Treaty on European Union) **
* signed on 7 February 1992
* established the European Central Bank (ECB)
* established in 1999
* came into full force in 2002
When did Treaty of Paris (1951) expired & ECSC ceased to exist and its activities fully absorbed by the European Community (EEC)?
2002
Which is only remaining community organization legally distinct from the European Union (EU)?
EAEC
EU received the Nobel Peace Prize for having “contributed to the advancement of peace and reconciliation, democracy, and human rights in Europe in :
2012
(?) is a collective body that defines the European Union’s overall political direction and priorities.
European Council
* Established as an informal summit in 1975
* as formalised as an institution in 2009(during Treaty of Lisbon)
____ is the only parliamentary institution of the European Union (EU) that is directly elected by EU citizens aged 18 years or older
European Parliament
Together with the____, European Parliament exercises the legislative function of the EU.
Council of the European Union (also known as the ‘Council’)
____ is part of the essentially bicameral EU legislature (the other legislative body being the European Parliament) and represents the executive governments (Minister) of the EU’s member states.
Council of the European Union
____ is an executive body of the European Union, responsible for proposing legislation, implementing decisions, upholding the EU treaties and managing the day-to-day business of the EU.
European Commission (EC)
The Commission is divided into departments known as
Directorates-General (DGs)
(?) is appointed by the European Council by voting and The President of the EC must be in agreement with the decision.
High Representative (HR) of the Union for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy
»Josep Borrell Fontelles
is charged with shaping and carrying out the EU’s foreign, security and defence policies.
____ investigates the proper management of finances within both the EU entities and EU funding provided to its member states.
European Court of Auditors (ECA)
____ interprets EU law to make sure it is applied in the same way in all EU countries, and settles legal disputes between national governments and EU institutions.
The Court of Justice of the European Union (CJEU)
is located in Luxembourg
____ is the central bank for the euro and administers monetary policy within the Euro zone, which comprises 19 member states of the European Union.
The European Central Bank (ECB)
is located in Frankfurt (Germany).
Which is the largest trade block in the world?
The European Union
* is the world’s biggest exporter of manufactured goods and services, and the biggest import market for over 100 countries.
Which plan by EU aims to develop sustainable and high quality digital, climate and energy and transport infrastructures , Strengthen health, education and research systems across the world?
Global Gateway
* mobilise EURO 300 billion by 2027 in public and private infrastructure investment around the world
Who is the first foreign investor in India.?
EU
India and the European Union concluded the first round of negotiations for India-EU Trade and Investment Agreements in
New Delhi
2nd round of negotiation is schedule to take place in Sep. 2022/Brussels
Which is a Free Trade Agreement between India and EU, which was initiated in :
INDIA-EU Bilateral Trade and Investment Agreement (BTIA) ,in 2007
___ is a framework for cooperation among the EU member states to conduct peace-keeping and international security operations in developing countries using civil and military assets provided by the states.
Common Security and Defence Policy (CSDP)
____ served as the foundation of the Common Foreign and Security Policy (CFSP) introduced in the Maastricht Treaty, which came into force on November 1, 1993, and created a single institutional framework – the European Union (EU).
European Political Cooperation (EPC)
CFSP ka older naam h
The ESDP became operational in
2003
the ESDP was renamed the
Common Security and Defence Policy (CSDP)
After the signing of the____, the ESDP was renamed the Common Security and Defence Policy (CSDP).
Lisbon Treaty on December 1, 2009
President of the European Council
Charles Michel
It is a landmark legislation to force big Internet companies to act against disinformation and illegal and harmful content, and to “provide better protection for Internet users and their fundamental rights”. Name it
EU Digital Services Act
The DSA proposes to ban____ that are designed to trick users into doing something that they would not agree to otherwise.
‘Dark Patterns’ or “misleading interfaces”
Once the DSA becomes law, each EU Member State will have the primary role in enforcing these, along with a new ____
“European Board for Digital Services”
